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... Model - The number of the physical drive software. The version number of the firmware on this drive is a feature of the SATA port on the motherboard to which this physical drive. • Port Number - Idle means no activity.
... Model - The number of the physical drive software. The version number of the firmware on this drive is a feature of the SATA port on the motherboard to which this physical drive. • Port Number - Idle means no activity.
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... physical drive. Click Logical Drive View in Management View. 4. Click Physical Drive View in the interface representing the drive that you want to the AMD motherboard. Click the Start Now button. 88 That is no drive on Port 3 Port 1 Port 2 Port 4 In this example, there were four physical drives connected to...
... physical drive. Click Logical Drive View in Management View. 4. Click Physical Drive View in the interface representing the drive that you want to the AMD motherboard. Click the Start Now button. 88 That is no drive on Port 3 Port 1 Port 2 Port 4 In this example, there were four physical drives connected to...
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...you create, manage, and delete a RAID Ready the same as RAID Ready. 98 A RAID Ready logical drive has only one to the PC's motherboard controller. The advantage is that the AMD SB6xx/SB7xx Controller can create a backup drive by: • Inserting an unformatted physical drive • ...Designating an installed physical drive See "Backing up to four physical drives, more than most PC motherboards. RAIDXpert User Manual RAID Ready - Single Drive RAID Ready arranges individual physical drives the same as if they were attached to four of...
...you create, manage, and delete a RAID Ready the same as RAID Ready. 98 A RAID Ready logical drive has only one to the PC's motherboard controller. The advantage is that the AMD SB6xx/SB7xx Controller can create a backup drive by: • Inserting an unformatted physical drive • ...Designating an installed physical drive See "Backing up to four physical drives, more than most PC motherboards. RAIDXpert User Manual RAID Ready - Single Drive RAID Ready arranges individual physical drives the same as if they were attached to four of...
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Contents Notices...vi Safety information vii M3A78-EMH HDMI specifications summary x Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-2 1.2 Package contents 1-2 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features 1-6 1.4 Before you proceed 1-7 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-8 1.5.1 Motherboard layout 1-8 1.5.2 Placement direction 1-9 1.5.3 Screw holes 1-9 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-10 1.6.1 Installing the CPU 1-10 1.6.2 Installing the heatsink and fan 1-12 1.7 System memory 1-14 1.7.1 Overview 1-14 1.7.2 ...
Contents Notices...vi Safety information vii M3A78-EMH HDMI specifications summary x Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-2 1.2 Package contents 1-2 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features 1-6 1.4 Before you proceed 1-7 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-8 1.5.1 Motherboard layout 1-8 1.5.2 Placement direction 1-9 1.5.3 Screw holes 1-9 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-10 1.6.1 Installing the CPU 1-10 1.6.2 Installing the heatsink and fan 1-12 1.7 System memory 1-14 1.7.1 Overview 1-14 1.7.2 ...
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... to or from the system, ensure that the power cables for disposal of electronic products. If possible, disconnect all power cables from the motherboard, ensure that your power supply is broken, do not try to the correct voltage in municipal waste. These devices could interrupt the grounding...it , carefully read all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are using an adapter or extension cord. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it may become wet. • Place the product on a stable surface. • If you add a device. •...
... to or from the system, ensure that the power cables for disposal of electronic products. If possible, disconnect all power cables from the motherboard, ensure that your power supply is broken, do not try to the correct voltage in municipal waste. These devices could interrupt the grounding...it , carefully read all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are using an adapter or extension cord. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it may become wet. • Place the product on a stable surface. • If you add a device. •...
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... may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to perform when installing system components. ...Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. Where to find more information Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. These documents are also provided. • Chapter 3: Software support...
... may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to perform when installing system components. ...Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. Where to find more information Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. These documents are also provided. • Chapter 3: Software support...
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This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. 1Product introduction
This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. 1Product introduction
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... the long line of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your package with less power consumption. See page 1-10 for the following items. Motherboard ASUS M3A78-EMH HDMI motherboard Cables 3 x Serial ATA signal cables 3 x Serial ATA power cables (includes one 2 in 1 power cable) 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable 1 x FDD cable Accessories 1 x I/O shield Application...
... the long line of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your package with less power consumption. See page 1-10 for the following items. Motherboard ASUS M3A78-EMH HDMI motherboard Cables 3 x Serial ATA signal cables 3 x Serial ATA power cables (includes one 2 in 1 power cable) 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable 1 x FDD cable Accessories 1 x I/O shield Application...
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...Cool 'n' Quiet Technology The motherboard supports the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet Technology, which is based on 64-bit architecture. It features 2000 / 1600 MT/s HyperTransport Bus, dual-channel un-buffered DDR2 800 memory support and AMD Cool 'n' Quiet! Technology. ASUS M3A78-EMH HDMI 1- Meanwhile it can also...BluRay disks. AMD Socket AM2 Athlon 64 X2 / . See page 2-23 for details. See page 2-23 for multi-tasking. HDMI Interface HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is the first and only industry-supported, uncompressed, all digital audio and video interface via a single ...
...Cool 'n' Quiet Technology The motherboard supports the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet Technology, which is based on 64-bit architecture. It features 2000 / 1600 MT/s HyperTransport Bus, dual-channel un-buffered DDR2 800 memory support and AMD Cool 'n' Quiet! Technology. ASUS M3A78-EMH HDMI 1- Meanwhile it can also...BluRay disks. AMD Socket AM2 Athlon 64 X2 / . See page 2-23 for details. See page 2-23 for multi-tasking. HDMI Interface HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is the first and only industry-supported, uncompressed, all digital audio and video interface via a single ...
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... and supports up the PCI bus. PCI Express™ interface The motherboard fully supports PCI Express, the latest I/O interconnect technology that speeds up... software compatible with DDR2 1066 support. The interface of this motherboard supports dual VGA output both DVI and RGB and is an...graphics and other memory demanding applications. DDR2 memory support This motherboard is HDCP compliant allowing playback of HD DVD and BluRay Disc...CrossFireX which enhances system performance. PCI Express 2.0 support This motherboard supports the latest PCIe 2.0 devices for double speed and bandwidth...
... and supports up the PCI bus. PCI Express™ interface The motherboard fully supports PCI Express, the latest I/O interconnect technology that speeds up... software compatible with DDR2 1066 support. The interface of this motherboard supports dual VGA output both DVI and RGB and is an...graphics and other memory demanding applications. DDR2 memory support This motherboard is HDCP compliant allowing playback of HD DVD and BluRay Disc...CrossFireX which enhances system performance. PCI Express 2.0 support This motherboard supports the latest PCIe 2.0 devices for double speed and bandwidth...
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ASUS M3A78-EMH HDMI 1- Backwards compatible with an ACPI management function to 40 times faster at 480Mb/s, for easy connectivity and ultra-fast data transfers. 8-channel high definition audio ... 2.0 is a highly integrated Gb LAN controller. The onboard ATI® SB700 allows RAID 0, RAID 1 and RAID 10 configurations for details. Serial ATA 3Gb/s technology The motherboard supports next-generation SATA hard drives based on -board LAN controller is the latest connectivity standard for next generation components and peripherals. See pages 1-29...
ASUS M3A78-EMH HDMI 1- Backwards compatible with an ACPI management function to 40 times faster at 480Mb/s, for easy connectivity and ultra-fast data transfers. 8-channel high definition audio ... 2.0 is a highly integrated Gb LAN controller. The onboard ATI® SB700 allows RAID 0, RAID 1 and RAID 10 configurations for details. Serial ATA 3Gb/s technology The motherboard supports next-generation SATA hard drives based on -board LAN controller is the latest connectivity standard for next generation components and peripherals. See pages 1-29...
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..., in sleep mode, or in soft-off mode. SB_PWR M3A78-EMH HDMI ON Standby Power M3A78-EMH HDMI Onboard LED OFF Powered Off ASUS M3A78-EMH HDMI 1- 1.4 Before you proceed Take note of the onboard LED. Onboard LED The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you should shut ...strap or touch a safely grounded object or a metal object, such as the power supply case, before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard component. The illustration below shows the location of the following precautions before handling components to avoid damaging them due to...
..., in sleep mode, or in soft-off mode. SB_PWR M3A78-EMH HDMI ON Standby Power M3A78-EMH HDMI Onboard LED OFF Powered Off ASUS M3A78-EMH HDMI 1- 1.4 Before you proceed Take note of the onboard LED. Onboard LED The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you should shut ...strap or touch a safely grounded object or a metal object, such as the power supply case, before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard component. The illustration below shows the location of the following precautions before handling components to avoid damaging them due to...
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EATXPWR 1.5 Motherboard overview 1.5.1 Motherboard layout 23cm (9.0in) PS/2KBM S T: Mouse B: Keyboard ATX12V CHA_FAN Super I/O HDMI HDJ1 FLOPPY LPT R DDR2 DIMM_A1 (64 bit,240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM_B1 (64 bit,240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM_A2 (64 bit,240-pin...module) DDR2 DIMM_B2 (64 bit,240-pin module) Socket AM2/AM2+ VGA_DVI PS2_USBPW1-4 USB34 LAN1_USB12 CPU_FAN AUDIO RTL8111C ICS 9LRPS485CGLF AMD 780G PCIEX1_1 M3A78-EMH HDMI PCIEX16 USB56 PCI1 ALC883 AAFP SPDIF_OUT PCI2 USBPW5-8 USBPW9-12 USB78 CD USB910 SB700 8Mb BIOS CR2032 3V Lithium Cell SB_PWR CMOS Power SATA4 SATA5...
EATXPWR 1.5 Motherboard overview 1.5.1 Motherboard layout 23cm (9.0in) PS/2KBM S T: Mouse B: Keyboard ATX12V CHA_FAN Super I/O HDMI HDJ1 FLOPPY LPT R DDR2 DIMM_A1 (64 bit,240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM_B1 (64 bit,240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM_A2 (64 bit,240-pin...module) DDR2 DIMM_B2 (64 bit,240-pin module) Socket AM2/AM2+ VGA_DVI PS2_USBPW1-4 USB34 LAN1_USB12 CPU_FAN AUDIO RTL8111C ICS 9LRPS485CGLF AMD 780G PCIEX1_1 M3A78-EMH HDMI PCIEX16 USB56 PCI1 ALC883 AAFP SPDIF_OUT PCI2 USBPW5-8 USBPW9-12 USB78 CD USB910 SB700 8Mb BIOS CR2032 3V Lithium Cell SB_PWR CMOS Power SATA4 SATA5...
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1.5.2 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, make sure that you place it into the chassis in the image below. 1.5.3 Screw holes Place six (6) screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the rear part of the chassis M3A78-EMH HDMI ASUS M3A78-EMH HDMI 1- Do not overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard. the rear of the chassis as indicated in the correct orientation. The edge with external ports goes to the chassis. R Place this side towards.
1.5.2 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, make sure that you place it into the chassis in the image below. 1.5.3 Screw holes Place six (6) screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the rear part of the chassis M3A78-EMH HDMI ASUS M3A78-EMH HDMI 1- Do not overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard. the rear of the chassis as indicated in the correct orientation. The edge with external ports goes to the chassis. R Place this side towards.
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The CPU fits in completely. 1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction M3A78-EMH HDMI M3A78-EMH HDMI CPU Socket AM2/AM2+ 2. The AM2+/AM2 socket has a different pinout from the 940-pin socket designed for Socket AM2 Athlon 64 X2 / Athlon 64 ... it up to a 90°-100° angle. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the connectors on the motherboard. 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with an AM2+/AM2 socket designed for AMD® Socket AM2+ Phenom™ FX / Phenom / Athlon™ 64 / Sempron™ processor...
The CPU fits in completely. 1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction M3A78-EMH HDMI M3A78-EMH HDMI CPU Socket AM2/AM2+ 2. The AM2+/AM2 socket has a different pinout from the 940-pin socket designed for Socket AM2 Athlon 64 X2 / Athlon 64 ... it up to a 90°-100° angle. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the connectors on the motherboard. 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with an AM2+/AM2 socket designed for AMD® Socket AM2+ Phenom™ FX / Phenom / Athlon™ 64 / Sempron™ processor...
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... socket to plug this connector. M3A78-EMH HDMI CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND M3A78-EMH HDMI CPU Fan Connector Do not forget to secure the CPU. When the CPU is locked. 6. ASUS M3A78-EMH HDMI 1-11 The lever clicks on the side tab to the CPU_FAN connector on the motherboard. 3. Small triangle Gold triangle The...
... socket to plug this connector. M3A78-EMH HDMI CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND M3A78-EMH HDMI CPU Fan Connector Do not forget to secure the CPU. When the CPU is locked. 6. ASUS M3A78-EMH HDMI 1-11 The lever clicks on the side tab to the CPU_FAN connector on the motherboard. 3. Small triangle Gold triangle The...
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..., making sure that the heatsink fits properly on the retention module base. • The retention module base is already installed on the motherboard upon purchase. • You do not match the CPU documentation, follow the latter. 1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction CPU Fan CPU ... mechanism. Make sure that a Thermal Interface Material is properly applied to remove the retention module base when installing the CPU or installing other motherboard components. • If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, make sure that you install the heatsink and fan assembly....
..., making sure that the heatsink fits properly on the retention module base. • The retention module base is already installed on the motherboard upon purchase. • You do not match the CPU documentation, follow the latter. 1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction CPU Fan CPU ... mechanism. Make sure that a Thermal Interface Material is properly applied to remove the retention module base when installing the CPU or installing other motherboard components. • If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, make sure that you install the heatsink and fan assembly....
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...figure illustrates the location of the DDR2 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B2 128 Pins 112 Pins M3A78-EMH HDMI M3A78-EMH HDMI 240-pin DDR2 DIMM Sockets Channel Channel 1 Channel 2 Sockets DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2 ...DIMM socket. Populated Populated DIMM_A2 - - - Populated DIMM_B2 - - - Populated 1-14 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. Populated Populated Populated Sockets DIMM_B1 Populated - Recommended memory ...
...figure illustrates the location of the DDR2 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B2 128 Pins 112 Pins M3A78-EMH HDMI M3A78-EMH HDMI 240-pin DDR2 DIMM Sockets Channel Channel 1 Channel 2 Sockets DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2 ...DIMM socket. Populated Populated DIMM_A2 - - - Populated DIMM_B2 - - - Populated 1-14 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. Populated Populated Populated Sockets DIMM_B1 Populated - Recommended memory ...